chamber music program

The Chamber Music Program began in October 2006 to help HYS students develop their musicality as well as skills such as assessment, empowerment, teamwork, leadership, communication, consensus building and confidence. These skills are developed within an environment that is structured yet flexible, disciplined yet inspiring. This program is Hawaii’s only statewide chamber music program for youth.

The Chamber Music Program typically has openings for the following groups:

String Quartets
Brass Quintets
Woodwind Quintets

Students will be selected from applications by the Music Director and their conductors. Criteria will include a student’s musical maturity, compatible skill level and ability to commit required time to the program.

Each chamber group will be assigned a coach who will meet with them for approximately 20 hours each season. Specific times and places of meetings will be determined by each group.

Performance is a key component of the program as it gives students an opportunity to present their music. Two mandatory recitals will be scheduled at Orvis Auditorium, UH Music School in January and May. In addition, students will be asked to complete two community service performances.